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Little Pearls, based in Weaverville, N.C., is a gentle, encouraging voice at a time when many are despondent and feeling overwhelmed by divisiveness and the challenges of our time. It produces beautiful, short films - somewhat like public service announcements - dealing with timely issues, such as the aftermath of 9/11, families with disabilities, wildlife rehabilitation, our relationships with dogs, the hopefulness of new life. Little Pearls has been a labor of love of a few highly dedicated volunteers who know that a hopeful, positive message can change someones day.

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Little Pearls is a genuine grassroots labor of love, providing touching and timely small films that inform, inspire and prompt people to think more compassionately about one another, creatures and the environment. The films are conceived, produced and shared on a shoestring budget and are remarkably beautiful.

Little Pearls offers us hope and joy - especially needed in these tumultuous times. The tender stories are so important to help us remember that we are not alone, we are strong, and that little miracles are happening around us all the time. I feel like Little Pearls helps us all open our eyes a little wider and our hearts a little bigger.

I was drawn to Little Pearls as a pathway to deal with grief. It became an outlet connected with other people dealing with grief and lost and homecomings and being found. Dogs reconnected with owners brought a flood of tears. A short little video was a powerful metaphor for contemporary issues.

The stories shared in Little Pearls are overflowing with heart. A few moments with one of these is like a vacation for the soul - a respite from the often harsh realities of our time. Thanks for these gems.

The aptly-named Little Pearls shares pearls of wisdom, or a special story, or a lovely slice of life, through short and inspirational videos. Little Pearls was before its time in social media, and continues to produce these lovely tiny films. I remember when I was first captured by these online stories. Later, when I moved to a small town in North Carolina, I was delighted to learn that one of the Little Pearls creators was a neighbor. This winter, curl up on the couch and take the time to crack your oyster to view some of these beautifully-crafted short videos!

Thank you “Little Pearls” When one of those pesky irritants of life slips in, I can think of a “tiny film.” A film can tune me in to positive possibilities. Focus me on the abundance and joy of being fully alive. Here…Now An irritant becomes something beautiful! Instead of feeling irritated, I can live my life in Eternity/Kingdom/Paradise/Nirvana/Utopia, as a child (or Pooh). Oh Yeah!

I first learned about "Little Pearls" shortly after I moved to Asheville several years ago. In all my many moves around the country, I'd never encountered any project like it. Little Pearls is (are?) a real gift to all of us, and I feel very fortunate to live in a community where these stories flourish!

Little Pearls is a gem for highlighting the simple things in life that we all need to stop and cherish . Linda and her team work so hard and make these brief glimpses into the lives of remarkable beings seem effortless. Beauty at its best!

I have seen many of "the Pearls" for 8-10 years? From Amanda's story, to Dog Pearls, to the stories of ordinary but extraordinary people. They are beautifully and sensitively told showing us the miracles in everyday life. My heart is always lifted when I see them. What an amazing woman Linda McLean is!Sally Carter

This nonprofit visually encourages, enriches, and inspires. In watching these everyday stories, I am encouraged to look for them in my community and honor them. The composition, filming and musical scoring is wonderful!